APCAT Reading Comprehension Skills 5

Question 1

Read the following and answer the question.

'Police officers frequently encounter individuals experiencing mental health crises. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) equips officers with skills to identify signs of mental illness, communicate effectively with individuals in distress, and connect them with appropriate support services. The aim is to resolve situations safely and compassionately.'

What is the primary aim of Crisis Intervention Training for officers, according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

To resolve situations safely and compassionately

Answer

The passage states the aim of CIT is to resolve situations safely and compassionately.

Question 2

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'A bystander effect occurs when individuals in a group are less likely to help a person in need because they assume someone else will act. Officers should be aware of this phenomenon when assessing crowd behavior at emergencies, as it may explain why witnesses failed to intervene or call for help.'

How can knowledge of the bystander effect help officers, according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

It explains why witnesses may not have intervened or called for help

Answer

The passage states awareness of the bystander effect may explain why witnesses failed to intervene or call for help.

Question 3

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'Confidentiality is a cornerstone of effective law enforcement. Officers who share sensitive case information outside of proper channels risk compromising ongoing investigations, endangering witnesses, and exposing the department to legal liability. Information should only be disclosed on a need-to-know basis.'

According to the passage, which of the following is a risk of sharing sensitive case information outside of proper channels?

Accepted Answer

Compromising ongoing investigations and endangering witnesses

Answer

The passage lists compromising ongoing investigations and endangering witnesses as risks of improper disclosure.

Question 4

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'Patrol logs provide a continuous record of an officer's activities during a shift. Entries should be made promptly after each event to ensure accuracy. A well-maintained patrol log can serve as a valuable reference during investigations and legal proceedings.'

Why should patrol log entries be made promptly after each event?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the accuracy of the record

Answer

The passage states entries should be made promptly to ensure accuracy.

Question 5

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'Surveillance cameras in public spaces have become a common tool for law enforcement. While they can deter crime and assist investigations, their use raises concerns about privacy and civil liberties. Departments must balance investigative needs with the rights of the public they serve.'

What tension does the passage identify regarding surveillance cameras?

Accepted Answer

The investigative benefits versus privacy and civil liberties concerns

Answer

The passage identifies the tension between investigative benefits and concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

APCAT Reading Comprehension Skills 5